La Joya ISD School District
School District · La Joya, Texas
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
36
22 elem, 8 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,592
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
36
22 elem, 8 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,592
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating La Joya ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge La Joya ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S
La Joya · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jimmy Carter Early College H S
La Joya · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Memorial Middle
Mission · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#285 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,592
+$1,624 vs Texas median
District size
23,998 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
La Joya ISD ranks #285 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. La Joya ISD's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 35 schools. Its top-rated schools are Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S (9.4/10), Jimmy Carter Early College H S (9.0/10), and Memorial Middle (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +23.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among La Joya ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in La Joya ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (35 of 36). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Jimmy Carter Early College H S | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Memorial Middle | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | E B Reyna EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Tabasco EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Lloyd M Bentsen EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Leo J Leo EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | William J Clinton EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Sam Fordyce EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Enrique Kiki Camarena EL | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 36 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About La Joya ISD
La Joya ISD is a La Joya, Texas school district serving 36 schools. The district educates 23,998 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $14,592 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, La Joya ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, La Joya ISD students show an average math proficiency of 58.5% and ELA proficiency of 57.4%.
The district includes 22 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in La Joya ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in La Joya ISD with test data.
Schools in La Joya ISD
36 schools Elementary Schools 22
Middle Schools 8
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- La Joya
- Total Enrollment
- 23,998
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,687
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in La Joya ISD?
La Joya ISD has 36 schools in total — 22 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for La Joya ISD?
The average composite rating for La Joya ISD is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in La Joya ISD?
La Joya ISD spends $14,592 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in La Joya ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in La Joya ISD is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in La Joya ISD?
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College H S is the highest-rated school in La Joya ISD with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in La Joya ISD?
Across schools in La Joya ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does La Joya ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
La Joya ISD has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 36 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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